Karlovy Vary: The Timeless Elegance of a Premier Spa Town
Karlovy Vary, a historic spa town in Bohemia known for its elegant 19th-century architecture, famous hot springs, and rich cultural heritage.
Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Karlovy Vary.
The climate in Karlovy Vary, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 23°C (73°F) in July to 1°C (34°F) in January.
With around 829 mm (33 in) of annual rain/snowfall, the city has moderate precipitation levels. July is the wettest month and February the driest. It also has warm summers and very cold winters. The sunniest month is July, with 6.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Karlovy Vary - and find the best time to visit.
In Karlovy Vary, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in July to a very cold 1°C (34°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 12°C (54°F) in July to around -4°C (25°F) during the colder months.
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On average, Karlovy Vary receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 829 mm (33 in). Karlovy Vary offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month July (96 mm (3.8 in)) and the driest month February (54 mm (2.1 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Karlovy Vary Precipitation page.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Karlovy Vary serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.0 hours of daily sunlight.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Karlovy Vary.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 87%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather in Karlovy Vary. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Karlovy Vary has warm summers and very cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 1°C (34°F) in January to 23°C (73°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from -4°C (25°F) to 12°C (54°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 829 mm (33 in). July is the wettest month with 96 mm (3.8 in), while February is the driest with 54 mm (2.1 in).
Karlovy Vary receives around 1,427 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 196 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 31 hours.
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Karlovy Vary: The Timeless Elegance of a Premier Spa Town
Karlovy Vary, a historic spa town in Bohemia known for its elegant 19th-century architecture, famous hot springs, and rich cultural heritage.
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